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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1919
Page
2
W G P Harding resigned as managing director of the War Finance Corporation citing heavy duties and will remain a director. Eugene Meyer Jr succeeds him as managing director and remains a director of the organization.
Capetown, Jan 29. The South African government refused passports to General Christian De Wet and Pieter Grobler, Kruger’s grandson, members of a nationalist deputation named by the Bloemfontein congress to travel to Paris. They aimed to present independent South Africa proposals to the peace conference.
A vintage advertisement describes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken gray hair naturally. It claims a dampened strand applied with a sponge or brush restores natural color and gloss after one or two uses.
Washington announced that the War Department would sanction proxy marriages for soldiers abroad, but Massachusetts City Registrar Edward W. McGlewen rejected the plan. He stated Massachusetts law requires both parties to appear before a clergyman or justice of the peace, making proxy ceremonies invalid in the state.
Washington indicated a single marriage contract signed by both parties is the best form for mail marriages when state law is insufficient. Judge Advocate General Ansell may officially approve such marriages with War Department backing, though Massachusetts requires both parties be present at a ceremony. No marriage filing has been made for Annie Hiscock yet.
Advertisement touts LAXK ATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets claiming genuine formula to cure a cold. The notice urges calling for full name and signature of B. W. GROVE for authenticity.
Mrs Josiah W Hayden aged 60 was fatally injured and her husband the treasurer of the Eastern Steamship Lines was badly bruised when their touring car collided with a small auto at Cutter's Corner Weston on the way home from New York to the Hotel Somerset.
Mrs Hayden died at Newton City Hospital after a collision on Newton street near the Bennett estate. Mr Hayden was treated for a scalp wound and later cared for at the Hotel Somerset. the Chauffeur c J Wall escaped with minor injuries while the Weston driver John Mulvaney was unhurt.
George R. Sheldon former Republican National Committee treasurer files a probate will establishing funds to insure $200 yearly incomes for daughters Gertrude Sheldon and Mary Sheldon Fuller. The estate remainder funds widow Mary R. Sheldon and Harvard University and St Pauls School at Concord NH become contingent legatees if the plans cannot be carried out. The ad then promotes Adamson's Balsam for coughs or colds.
Archangel area forces retreat 10 miles north to new positions at Vistarka and Ust Sama on the Vaga River. Bolshevik shelling continues at Tatasevo Tulgas and Dvina. Patrols in touch with advances but overall lull on the front.
Inspectors Pelton and Loughlin pursued two youths on Franklin street after a bundle vanished from a Clearing House Parcel Delivery Co. auto. The pair, John Shenney age 22 of Cambridge and John Quinlan age unknown, were arrested for larceny of two dress suits valued at 125 dollars en route to a Waltham groom.
Laura A. Rice known as poetess artist and naturalist died today in Franklin New Hampshire. Born in Lowell Massachusetts she was 52 and leaves a sister Fanny Rice of theatrical fame.
The Boston Y M C A reports a 174000 deficit from war costs and aims to raise over 26000 daily on the campaign’s final four days. Only 67072 raised so far, despite heavy gifts from Arthur S Johnson and others, with Sabin P Sanger outlining war burdens and extra subsidies for returned service members.
A coalition of ten cities and towns led protests in Brookline against Mayor Peters plan to annex parts of Cambridge Somerville Everett Newton and Revere along with Winthrop Brookline Watertown and Milton. Delegates pledge to organize a regional committee to combat the bill, warning of possible court action if defeated. Chelsea said it will organize its own forces. Mass meetings planned in Winthrop and Revere next week.
Harvey I. Heald of West Somerville argues in The Post that cold cars on the Scollay Square Clarendon Hill line during the influenza epidemic caused grip and flu among riders. He demands immediate heat in streetcars to protect public health and welfare.
The article reports a legislative committee discussion on a bill to curb fly-by-night jewelry auction rooms. It notes the proposed closing time of five o'clock and cites Worcester Chamber of Commerce member John D. Hughes claiming existing laws fail to stop deceptive practices.
After influenza the ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and tonic to restore strength. Peptiron iron tonic follows meals, and Hood's Pills aid digestion as needed. The trio is billed as a preventive health boost and effective convalescence.
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